Program Overview
The Salt Lake Community College (SLCC) Law Enforcement Academy (LEA) is an authorized satellite academy of the Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST). The academy is overseen and regulated by Utah POST providing satellite academies with the same learning objectives and training. Graduating students will receive certification as a Utah Peace Officer as defined in Utah Code Annotated 53-13-101(2). Please visit Utah Department of Public Safety for additional information.
The SLCC satellite academy is for those who wish to gain a Law Enforcement Officer certification as a self-sponsored student by attending two training modules as a SLCC student. The courses must be taken in order for certification: TELE 1010 Special Function Officer (SFO) Module 1, followed by TELE 1030 Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) Module 2 (Must be 19 to graduate SFO and 21 to graduate LEO).
What You Will Learn
Advanced hands-on instruction including scenario training, firearms, building clearing, and additional certifications.
Completing the LEO certification will qualify you to work for the following agencies within the state of Utah:
- City Police Department
- County Sheriff
- Utah State Highway Patrol
- Division of Natural Resources
- State Bureau of Investigation
- State Fire Marshall
- Attorney General's Office
- Adult Probation & Parole
- Motor Vehicle Enforcement Division and other state agencies
Estimated Cost
Total Estimated Cost: $1,588
Tuition: $1188
Uniform & PT Gear (if you don't already have it): $400
Career Outlook
Some careers shown require further education beyond this program.
Additional Information
Attention: MUST submit POST application AT LEAST 4 weeks prior to class start.
Specialized Program Accreditation
Accredited by Peace Officer's Standards and Training.
Program Entry Requirements
Must be 19 by the completion of the program and have a completed and approved Peace Officer Standards and Training application.
For full program details, please visit the program website.